Physical Therapist - Bismarck, ND
Location: Alabama City, Alabama
Description: Catholic Health Initiatives is at present recruited Physical Therapist - Bismarck, ND right now, this job will be designated in Alabama. More details about this job opportunity please read the description below. Job Summary
The physical therapist contracted or employed through the Home Care & Hospice MBO is responsible for providing physical therapy services and for adher! ence to all conditions outlined in all policies and procedures.
Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities
1. Provides physical therapy services to patients according to a written physician's plan of care. This may include, but will not be limited to:
A. Assessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status, and participation in the development of the total plan of care. Evaluates home environment.
B. Assesses for muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM-potential for rehab.
C. Directing physical therapy treatment.
D. Instructing patients and families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.
E. Determining priority needs for physical therapy
F. Reporting to physician patient's reaction to treatment or changes in condition.
2. Initiates physical therapy program and instructs other personnel and/or family/caregiver members in certain phases of physical therapy with whic! h they may work with a patient, as well as instructing them as! to the goals of the physical therapy program for the patient by participating in case conferences.
3. May train patient in the use of prosthetic device.
4. Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as necessary.
5. Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals.
6. Participates in discharge planning for patient.
7. Prepares and submits a clinical progress summary based on the attainment of goals as directed by Organization policy.
8. Provides physical therapy consultation to home families/caregivers when indicated.
9. Provides in-service education programs for nursing organization personnel as needed.
10. Participates in peer consultation process.
11. Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.
12. When therapy is the only skilled service, instructs, ! supervises and evaluates home health aide care every two (2) weeks.
The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.
Health Connect at Home expects all our employees to live the values of Reverence, Integrity, Compassion and Excellence at work by:
- Honoring and caring for the dignity of all persons in mind, body, and spirit
- Working together as a team to achieve our goals
- Improving continuously by listening, and asking for and responding to feedback
- Seeking new and better ways to meet the needs of those we serve
- Using our resources wisely
- Understanding how each of our roles contributes to the success of Health Connect at Home and CHI
Experience Two years of appropriate experience as a physical therapist. Community/home health experience is preferred. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.
License/Certification Licensed to practice as physical therapist within the State of service (MN, ND, &/or SD). Possesses and maintains current CPR certification. Current ND Driver's License required.
Populations Served Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric Catholic Health Initiatives and its organizations are Equal Opportunity Employers/CB
Shift: Day
Scheduled Hours per 2-week Pay Period: 40
Weekends Required: None
Status: Part Time
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This job will be started on: Tue, 16 Oct 2012 09:35:27 GMT
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